American Idioms and Expressions

Pass For/as (someone Or Something) Idiom

This database is a comprehensive collection of all the American idioms and slang available. American Idioms are many and varied. We hope you enjoy our collection. We are adding more all the time. .

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pass for/as (someone or something)
What does pass for/as (someone or something) mean?		 to succeed in being accepted as someone or somethingThe young woman was trying to pass for a reporter when she went to the concert.

Some Random Idioms
absent-minded
What does "absent-minded" mean?		 to be forgetfulOur neighbor is very absent-minded and he often forgets his keys.
no spring chicken
What does "no spring chicken" mean?		 not young anymore I do not know how old my aunt is but she is no spring chicken.

a tower of strength
What does "a tower of strength" mean?		 a person who provides strong and reliable supportThe man has been a tower of strength to his sister since her husband died.
in exchange for (someone or something)
What does "in exchange for (someone or something)" mean?		 in return for someone or somethingI received the camera in exchange for several discount coupons.
New brush sweeps clean
What does "New brush sweeps clean" mean?		 'A new brush sweeps clean' means that someone with a new perspective can make great changes. However, the full version is 'a new brush sweeps clean, but an old brush knows the corners', which warns that experience is also a valuable thing. Sometimes 'broom' is used instead of 'brush'.
get away from it all
What does "get away from it all" mean?		 to go on a holiday We want to get away from it all this summer and relax somewhere.

do
What does "do" mean?		 have sexual relations
on the average
What does "on the average" mean?		 generally, usuallyOn the average I get about eight hours of sleep every night.
hung up on someone
What does "hung up on someone" mean?		 be obsessed with another person be obsessed with another personThe young woman has been hung up on a member of her tennis club for many months now.
put (someone's) eye out
What does "put (someone's) eye out" mean?		 to puncture or harm someone's eye causing blindness The man put his eye out when he had the accident with the metal rod.

have a rough time (of it)
What does "have a rough time (of it)" mean?		 experience a difficult periodMy friend had a rough time of it when he was forced to leave his job.
Stars and stripes
What does "Stars and stripes" mean?		 The stars and stripes is the American flag.
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